A very fancy joint consisting of a series of matching alternating triangular tongues and grooves on either stick which mesh together This is a very complicated, strong and pretty joint
A joint in which one part is tapered in shape (the 'dove's tail') and fits in a socket shaped to correspond As a result of its design, it produces a strong joint to resists any outward pull A strong reliable means of jointing timber
If two things dovetail or if one thing dovetails with another, the two things fit together neatly or have some common characteristics. I'm following up a few things that might dovetail. an attempt to look for areas where U.S. interests can dovetail with Japanese concerns It is important that we dovetail our respective interests. .dovetail 'joint a type of joint fastening two pieces of wood together
A type of joint formed with interlocking wedge-shaped projection that fits into a matching recess on another board A dovetail joint is a sign of high-quality drawer construction Dovetail drawers are standard in our Designer and Crestwood collections and is an upgrade option in our Alectra collection back to list
1) Method of joining boards at right angles by interlocking wedge-shaped mortises and tenons Often used in drawer construction 2) A butterfly-shaped inset used to join boards lengthwise in table tops and floors
A flaring tenon, or tongue (shaped like a bird's tail spread), and a mortise, or socket, into which it fits tightly, making an interlocking joint between two pieces which resists pulling a part in all directions except one
{i} something in the shape of a dove's tail; projection shaped like a dove's tail (Construction); dovetail joint, joint comprised of a tenon and mortise